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New Hanover principals describe tactics to reduce chronic absenteeism as district expands retention programs
Summary
Principals and district staff presented tiered attendance interventions and teacher-retention programs; early data showed improved attendance at participating schools and HR reported retention above state average but persistent mid-career attrition near year five.
District leaders used the Feb. 11 agenda-review meeting to showcase two related priorities: student attendance and teacher retention.
On attendance, staff said the district aims to reduce chronic absenteeism by 10% and warning-level absences by 5% as part of its strategic plan. Principals from Myrtle Grove and Castle Hain described a three-tier approach: universal family messaging, daily 'eye-to-eye' checks with students at risk, and intensive small-group interventions with social workers. "One of the…
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